Removing your old wood stove and making your house more energy efficient might save you some cash
The Marin County Sustainability Team works in tandem with city and state agencies to find ways to help Marin County residents save money while making our air cleaner and our homes more energy efficient. Currently, Gerstle Park residents are eligible for several rebate programs.
Spare our Air, and Remove Your Wood Stove.
In Marin, communities that reside in valleys tend to collect more particulate matter (PM) pollution from residential wood smoke burning during the winter than hillside and coastal communities. The San Geronimo Valley is a famous case where the geographical characteristics lend to higher concentrations of PM pollution than San Jose, West Oakland, and Livermore, despite having a small population. High concentrations of PM can trigger asthma attacks and aggravate other lung diseases, and negatively impact hearth healthy, ultimately leading to increased risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke.
If your home is too cold in the winter, look into improving the insulation and air sealing first and foremost. An insulation and air sealing project is the most cost-effective project you can do to improve your home’s comfort. The Bay Area Regional Energy Network provides rebates for insulation, air sealing, furnace upgrades, hot water heating upgrades, and other energy efficiency improvements for single family homes. Learn more at www.bayrenresidential.org or call a Home Energy Advisor at (866) 878-6008.
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